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What Your Comfort Costs Us-The Power of Pause and Rest with Dr. Gabriela Alcalde

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What Your Comfort Costs Us-The Power of Pause and Rest with Dr. Gabriela Alcalde Episode 168 In this episode of "Women of Color: An Intimate Conversation," host Deneen L. Garrett welcomes Dr. Gabriela Alcalde, a creative and anti-supremacist leader from Lima, Peru. Dr. Gabriela shares her personal journey as an immigrant and the significant impact it has on her perspective. As a mother experiencing the transition to an empty nest, she reflects on the emotional shifts that come with this new phase of life. With a diverse background spanning local government, higher education, nonprofits, and institutional philanthropy, Dr. Gabriela discusses her evolving understanding of leadership and the importance of questioning and assessing systems of supremacy. We end with discussing The Power of Pause and Rest which is a theme in her book, "What Your Comfort Costs Us". Tune in to explore the themes of her upcoming book, and gain insights into the lifelong journey of becoming an anti-supremacist leader. Full episode notes: https://www.womenofcoloranintimateconversation.com/what-your-comfort-costs/ About Dr. Gabriela Alcalde Born in Lima, Peru, Gabriela Alcalde is a creative, anti-supremacist leader with experience in the philanthropic, academic, government, nonprofit, and grassroots sectors. She writes and speaks locally, nationally, and internationally about shifting the philanthropic and nonprofit sectors, racial justice, and leadership experience of women of color. She earned a Bachelor's degree in psychology from the University of Louisville, a Master's in public health from Boston University, and a doctorate in global public health from the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill. What Your Comfort Costs Us is her first book. Connect with Dr. Gabriela Alcalde https://www.mgalcalde.com/ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61567917268280 http://www.linkedin.com/in/gabriela-alcalde About the Podcast Women of Color: An Intimate Conversation (An Intimate Conversation with Women of Color) is a podcast about women empowerment stories and for Women of Color who want more out of life. This show is for women who have had enough and want change, especially those who have been waiting to choose themselves and live boldly. In each inspiring episode, hear from women from different backgrounds, countries, and ages who have embarked on personal journeys, sharing their stories of empowerment, overcoming, and their path to living a dream life (style). How to Live a Dream Lifestyle Series: How to Live a Dream Lifestyle™: The Overview - Empowering Women of Color Through Podcasting How to Live a Dream Lifestyle™: Dream Dream Life: Living a Dream Lifestyle: Step 3 - Decide In Charge: Dream Series - Drive Towards Your Dream Lifestyle Connect with Podcast Creator & Host Deneen L. Garrett: Email: deneen@deneenlgarrett.com Website: DeneenLGarrett.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deneenlgarrett/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/deneensdreamlife/ YouTube: www.youtube.com/@DeneensDreamLife

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